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Total IgE

Category Immunology and PRU
Turnaround time 3 days

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Total IgE levels use to aid the diagnosis of IgE-mediated allergic disorders in conjunction with other findings. The serum concentration of IgE is significantly elevated in patients suffering from extrinsic asthma, hay fever or atopic eczema.

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